Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Platteville, WI area (ZIP 53818). These include 73 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Platteville is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2017.
Platteville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2012.
Platteville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Platteville was EF2 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $20.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $9.8M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009 also caused significant damage ($6.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53818 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Platteville, WI, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.2M in property damage.
Yes, Platteville (ZIP 53818) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Platteville has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53818 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.5M in property damage in the Platteville, WI area (ZIP 53818). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →